■ Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew is expected to get the boot off his repaired left foot later this week, which will green-light him to start rehabilitation.

Jones-Drew won’t participate in the mid-April veteran mini-camp but there isn’t concern about his availability for training camp.

“I’ve had some conversations with him,” Bradley said. “I know Maurice’s past history is that he leans up as he gets closer to the season. I know this is probably challenging for him to be in the boot and not be doing things physically. But I totally trust him. When he has the time, he’ll be ready to go.”

■ The Jaguars reached a contract agreement with receiver Jordan Shipley. The deal, worth a reported $1.315 million over two years, had not been signed but Shipley said on his Twitter feed he was headed, “back to Jacksonville.”

Shipley joined the Jaguars for the last six games of 2012 and had 23 catches (one touchdown). He was effective working out of the slot in three-receiver formations.

Shipley also returned 10 punts and six kickoffs for the Jaguars.

■ Much like it took some time to get center Brad Meester locked up to a one-year deal, expect the same thing to eventually happen with fullback Greg Jones.

Similarities to Colts

A year ago, Indianapolis was on its way to having 30 new players on its Week 1 roster, including 10 rookie draft picks and no marquee free agent additions.

The Colts, of course, also had top overall pick Andrew Luck at quarterback. He helped propel them to an AFC wild card berth.

“Very similar, obviously,” Pagano said. “There is a ton of change and it does parallel what we went through. They have a great GM in Dave [Caldwell] and Gus is going to be a great head football coach. And in the organization, they have support and leadership in all the right spots. They’ll make all the necessary moves going forward.”

Aware of injuries

San Diego coach Mike McCoy said the Chargers’ training staff will talk to cornerback Derek Cox soon about his hamstring injuries that cost him three games last year for the Jaguars.

“When a guy misses some games, you have to look at it and ask, ‘Why did he miss?’ ” McCoy said. “That’s something we’ll get more details from him about as time goes along and ask him, ‘What are some things we can do to help you?’ ”

Cox signed a four-year, $20 million contract ($10.25 million guaranteed) with the Chargers last week.

“He did a great job over time and is a big, physical corner that runs well and is aggressive,” McCoy said. “He gets his hands on a lot of footballs.”

“I was hopeful we could work a few things out and make the math work,” coach John Harbaugh said of keeping the aforementioned players. “But guys have to do what’s in their best interest. You take on the next challenge. Everybody does. Our team does.”

Baltimore isn’t going anywhere. The Ravens should enter the season as the AFC North favorites because Pittsburgh has plenty of issues, Cincinnati doesn’t scare them and Cleveland is Cleveland.

Around the meetings

Indianapolis and Tennessee added Matt Hasselbeck (cut by Tennessee) and Ryan Fitzpatrick (cut by Buffalo) on Tuesday to serve as a back-up to Luck and potential replacement for Jake Locker, respectively.